PRN Nurse Practitioner in Knoxville, TN

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We are seeking a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP), family nurse practitioner (FNP), or dual-certified PMHNP/FNP to join our team at Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. This flexible PRN opportunity includes weekend rounding coverage, weekday coverage as needed, and optional paid after-hours call coverage. Clinicians must be available to work a minimum of two shifts per month.

This is a "round-and-go" position, with rounding typically beginning around 8am and concluding by 5pm. While most clinicians complete their onsite responsibilities within approximately 4 to 6 hours, you are expected to remain available by phone until 5pm on scheduled rounding days to address patient care needs and clinical questions.

Opportunity Highlights

• PRN position 
• Seeking PMHNP, FNP, or dual-certified PMHNP/FNP clinicians
• Coverage needs include: weekend rounding shifts, weekday coverage as needed, and optional paid after-hours call coverage
• Minimum commitment of two shifts per month
• Flexible round-and-go schedule
• Typical rounding hours approximately 8am - 5pm
• Adult and adolescent inpatient behavioral health population
• Typical patient census of 14 to 16 patients per day

Responsibilities

• Provide care to adult and adolescent patients in an acute inpatient behavioral health setting
• PMHNPs and dual-certified PMHNP/FNPs will conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, medication management, and follow-up psychiatric visits
• FNPs will provide medical management and address the physical healthcare needs of behavioral health patients during their inpatient stay
• Evaluate and address behavioral, medical, and safety concerns as appropriate to scope of practice
• Prescribe and manage medications in accordance with licensure and clinical responsibilities
• Remain available by phone until 5pm on scheduled rounding days to address patient care needs and clinical questions
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nursing staff, therapists, hospital leadership, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Support continuity of care and treatment planning throughout the patient's inpatient stay

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive daily rate paid for each shift worked (W-2 position)
• Additional compensation for after-hours call coverage
• Additional holiday pay for shifts worked on TeamHealth-recognized holidays
• Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Tennessee nurse practitioner license
• Active DEA registration
• Prior inpatient, behavioral health, hospital medicine, emergency medicine, or related clinical experience preferred
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to commit to a minimum of two shifts per month

Ready to Make a Difference?
Join TeamHealth and experience the difference of a supportive, clinician-led organization that values flexibility, collaboration, and high-quality patient care. Apply today to learn more about this rewarding PRN opportunity with Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine.

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